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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = G'nie<br />
| image = <!-- Add image file name if available --><br />
| caption = G’nie performing live<br />
| birth_name = Zonunmawia Fanai<br />
| birth_place = Aizawl, Mizoram, India<br />
| origin = Mizoram, India<br />
| genre = Hip hop, Rap<br />
| occupation = Rapper, songwriter, singer, actor<br />
| years_active = 2015–present<br />
| label = Independent<br />
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'''G’nie''' (born '''Zonunmawia Fanai''') is an Indian rapper, songwriter, and actor from [[Mizoram]].<ref name="sltimes">{{cite news |title=G'nie does rap magic, takes NE by storm |work=The Shillong Times |date=16 March 2020 |url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2020/03/16/gnie-does-rap-magic-takes-ne-by-storm}}</ref> He is a prominent figure in Mizo hip hop, praised for his bilingual lyricism and socially conscious themes.<br />
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==Early life==<br />
G’nie was born as Zonunmawia Fanai. He was raised in Aizawl, Mizoram, and started performing locally before entering the regional music scene around 2015.<ref name="sltimes" /><br />
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==Career==<br />
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===Music===<br />
G’nie rose to wider attention with a succession of independent singles. His 2022 release ''UNI'' became popular among youth audiences due to its emotional resonance.<ref name="applemusic">{{cite web |title=G'nie – UNI |url=https://music.apple.com/jp/album/uni-single/1647769622 |website=Apple Music}}</ref><br />
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In 2020, he released ''I’m a Chinkey'' in collaboration with Indian–Japanese rapper [[Big Deal (rapper)|Big Deal]]. The track addresses the racism both artists have faced and reframes the slur as a powerful statement of identity and resistance. G’nie stated that “When Big Deal approached me to do the song, it only felt right and natural.”<ref name="ians">{{cite news |title=Rappers Big Deal, G'nie's song 'I'm a Chinkey' addresses racism they've faced |work=IANS via Eastern Mirror |date=18 December 2020 |url=https://easternmirrornagaland.com/rappers-big-deal-gnies-song-im-a-chinkey-addresses-racism-theyve-faced/}}</ref> His other releases include ''Vohbik'' (2021),<ref name="vohbik">{{cite web |title=Vohbik - Single by G'nie |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/vohbik-single/1553670533 |website=Apple Music}}</ref> ''Savior'' featuring Ruatpuii, ''Royalty'' (2023), and ''Make It Safe'' (2023).<ref name="applemusic" /><br />
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G’nie has also featured on collaborative projects like ''Mizoram’s Finest'' (2022) and ''All Stars'', which included [[Borkung Hrangkhawl]].<ref name="shazam">{{cite web |title=All Stars by Mizoram's Finest |url=https://www.shazam.com/song/1773402271/all-stars |website=Shazam}}</ref><br />
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===Acting===<br />
He acted in the Mizo film ''Driver Kima'', produced by In-House Production, where his role was appreciated for its comedic timing.<ref name="zalen">{{cite news |title=In-House Production ten film thar siam leh dawn |url=https://zalen.in/detail/in-house-production-ten-film-thar-siam-leh-dawn-gnie-leh-kimkimi-inlan-dawn |work=Zalen}}</ref><br />
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===Other work===<br />
In 2023, G’nie announced via social media that he had turned professional in boxing, stirring excitement among fans around the challenge of choosing his first opponent.<ref name="vanglaini">{{cite news |title=G'nie to turn pro boxer |url=https://www.vanglaini.org/thalai/59113 |work=Vanglaini}}</ref><br />
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==Musical style==<br />
G’nie's music bridges English and Mizo languages, blending rap with melodic elements and addressing themes of identity, resilience, and culture. ''I’m a Chinkey'' stands out as a defining moment in Northeast Indian hip hop for its bold social commentary.<ref name="ians"/><br />
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==Discography==<br />
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===Singles===<br />
* ''UNI'' (2022)<ref name="applemusic" /><br />
* ''I’m a Chinkey'' (2020, with Big Deal)<ref name="ians" /><br />
* ''Vohbik'' (2021)<ref name="vohbik" /><br />
* ''Savior'' (feat. Ruatpuii) (2021)<br />
* ''Make It Safe'' (2023)<ref name="applemusic" /><br />
* ''Royalty'' (2023)<ref name="applemusic" /><br />
* ''The GIFT'' (2021)<br />
* ''Feelings'' (2021)<br />
* ''I Zun'' (2021)<br />
* ''Ka vantirhkoh (Min vengtu)'' (2020)<br />
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===Featured appearances===<br />
* ''Mizoram’s Finest'' (2022)<ref name="shazam" /><br />
* ''All Stars'' (with Borkung Hrangkhawl and others)<ref name="shazam" /><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Indian rappers]]<br />
[[Category:Musicians from Mizoram]]<br />
[[Category:Mizo people]]<br />
[[Category:Indian male singer-songwriters]]<br />
[[Category:Indian singer-songwriters]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian singers]]<br />
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